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What Causes Twitching Arms When On Xanax, Celexa And Lamictal?

I started some new meds (Xanax, celexa, adapex, lamictal). Since then i can be sound asleep but my arms and legs will jump all night long. So much that my husband and i can t cuddle while i sleep. I never had this before i started taking the Lamictal. Is there a conflict with any of the meds? What can be done, if anything.
Wed, 10 Dec 2014
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Hi.

I understand your concern.

It may associated with lamotrigin(lamictal). To avoid this it is necessary to start with low dose and gradually increase the dose of lamictal.

If it is occur frequently then consult your psychiatrist and discuss with them.

It can be prevented also with increase the dose of xanax.

Routine investigations are also advisable including serum calcium to rule out metabolic and nutritional causes of twitching.

So consult and get help.

I hope i have answered your query.

Thank you.


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What Causes Twitching Arms When On Xanax, Celexa And Lamictal?

Hi. I understand your concern. It may associated with lamotrigin(lamictal). To avoid this it is necessary to start with low dose and gradually increase the dose of lamictal. If it is occur frequently then consult your psychiatrist and discuss with them. It can be prevented also with increase the dose of xanax. Routine investigations are also advisable including serum calcium to rule out metabolic and nutritional causes of twitching. So consult and get help. I hope i have answered your query. Thank you.